Busting myths

Revisiting popular myths about Covid-19 before 2020 ends

It's been a year since the Covid-19 disease emerged, but the origin of the coronavirus is still an unsolved mystery. Having said so, scientists have been able to discover many aspects of the virus and debunk several misconceptions about it.
Common grey hair myths that you should stop believing right now

Here are 4 common misconceptions about grey hair, and why you shouldn't believe them
Heading out for a bariatric surgery? Know about these myths related to it

Not many are aware of what bariatric or weight loss surgery is and it is essential to clear out the common misconceptions we have about this procedure. This will help you to take more informed decision on whether or not you should opt for it.
Top 3 myths on pregnancy busted: Know them for a safer gestation

Here are top 3 myths on pregnancy that you should be aware of and stop believing them blindly.
World Heart Day: 4 myths on heart diseases busted

Although we live in a country with maximum number of deaths due to heart conditions, we are still not very clear about the concept of healthy heart. These common myths on heart diseases need to be busted, say doctors and here we go.
Cut the fantasy off: Depression is real and the myths have been busted

Clearing out misconceptions is essential to understand a mental or physical health condition and treat it. Here are some common myths related to depression and all you have to know about the reality.
Gastroenterologist busts 5 myths about liver diseases

We ask a renowned gastroenterologist, Dr Purushottam Vashistha from Nanavati Super Speciality hospital to bust 5 common myths about liver diseases.
Dengue: 4 facts that you ought to know

If affected by this virus, the platelet count in the body can easily drop to as low as 20,000 which can damage the Immune System. We try to look up our symptoms and make a guess about our diagnosis; we also receive plethora of information on social networking and messaging platforms, some true and some untrue.
Migraine Awareness Week 2018: 7 migraine myths busted by an expert

Migraine Awareness Week is observed to draw attention to migraine, educate the public and reduce the stigma around the disease. Migraine is one of the most under-diagnosed and under-treated diseases in India, resulting from myths and misconceptions surrounding the illness including incorrect diagnosis.
World Hepatitis Day 2018: 7 bizarre myths about Hepatitis that you should never believe

Myths surroundings diseases are quite common in our society. More than these myths, we see a lot of misconceptions prevailing in our circles.
3 myths women have about their body when they come to a fertility expert

Get rid of these misconceptions about fertility.
5 hair myths busted by an expert!

Debunking the common hair myths!
International Albinism Awareness Day 2018: Myths and treatment options

On this international albinism awareness day, we look at important problems associated with albinism.
Myths about tobacco consumption busted by pulmonologist!

Social smoking is the most familiar trend of smoking among youngsters.
5 myths Indian couples have about fertility

Dr Anagha Karkhanis, Consultant, IVF and Reproductive Surgery lists out 5 misconceptions that couples have about fertility.
3 myths about sugar consumption busted by diabetologist!

Eating sugar does not cause diabetes; it's a complicated problem involving your pancreas and metabolism
World Liver Day 2018: Liver transplant myths and facts- hear it from an expert

While there are increasing number of liver transplants happening in our country, the awareness about the same is excessively low.
7 skin care myths that are keeping you from having clear skin

If you thought oily skin does not need moisturising you were wrong.
5 myths about height gain in kids debunked

Lifting weight will not stunt your child's growth.
6 myths of yoga debunked by yoga guru Sarvesh Shashi

The young yoga guru tells us why yoga is not just about stretches and asanas and more.